Thats (2) salary dumps in Booth and Ballard which equate to more salary than Gaborik alone + Raymond who is an upcoming UFA and a decent 3rd line prospect in Gaunce.

Quantity =/= Quality

You won't get much more honestly for Gabs. There's no indication that a change in scenary could result him gaining back his form. There's also a risk factor given his previous injury concerns.

Booth when healthy, is worth the 4 mill cap, as is Ballard, if ultilized properly. You're getting a 1st in a deep draft and a potential 2nd, as Gabs already has a place in Vancouver. I wouldn't say Gaunce is a 3rd line prospect, he's very solid if you've seen him play

You're telling me that 3 roster players for depth, would not help the rangers right now?

You won't get much more honestly for Gabs. There's no indication that a change in scenary could result him gaining back his form. There's also a risk factor given his previous injury concerns.

Booth when healthy, is worth the 4 mill cap, as is Ballard, if ultilized properly. You're getting a 1st in a deep draft and a potential 2nd, as Gabs already has a place in Vancouver. I wouldn't say Gaunce is a 3rd line prospect, he's very solid if you've seen him play

You're telling me that 3 roster players for depth, would not help the rangers right now?

Yes, that is exactly what I am saying.

Booth and Ballard are HORRIBLE contracts and you are trying to dump them for a 40 goal scorer. What would you ask for if he was on Vancouver?